Sat, May 8, 2027

Lace Up Against Stigma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Medford, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1 Mile

Entry is $30 now and rises to $40 after May 7, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Lace Up Against Stigma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

The course runs cross-country style through the grounds of a high school campus. It is an off-road, grass-and-trail feel rather than a road race, with the shorter distance option staying on the track. A DJ plays near the track area, and vendor tables are set up nearby, so there is activity even if you finish early.

Parking is along the Church Road side of the campus. Race-day registration is available, and age-group awards go to top male and female finishers across several categories. The race is organized by a Burlington County prevention nonprofit, so the crowd tends to include families and people connected to mental health and recovery advocacy.

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Lace Up Against Stigma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

29finishers

22:37winner

34:23median

55:05cutoff

Top 3: Nick Ruffing (22:37) · S. Nardacci (26:39) · Allyson Nardacci (26:50)

The Lace Up Against Stigma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/8/2027 09:00$30

1 Mile5/8/2027 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Lace Up Against Stigma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Will I finish last at the Lace Up Against Stigma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:05, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lace Up Against Stigma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (29 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Lace Up Against Stigma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk?

The 5K winner ran 22:37 while the median finisher took 34:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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